Courts
High Court adjourns Nyantakyi case to October 16
The court presided over by Justice Marie-Louise Simmons, took this decision to allow for the resolution of two appeals pending before the Court of Appeal.
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Results for "Stay of Proceedings"
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Courts
Kasoa slain soldier case adjourned to July 17
The case could not come on due to the absence of the trial judge therefore the prosecution took a date.
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Business
ICC dismisses Micheletti's case against Ghana on 2006 Accra Stadium rehabilitation
The tribunal concluded that the action was initiated beyond the period permitted by Ghana's Limitations Act.
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Crime
Medical Emergency Assistant jailed for fraud
Francis Kweku Eshun admitted taking GH¢15,000 from William Sackey under the pretext of securing him a lawyer and surveyor to facilitate a court case at Amasaman.
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Supreme Court News
Opuni trial cannot start afresh-Supreme Court
On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, a five-member panel led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo dismissed the appeal, finding it without merit.
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Courts
Kasoa: Suspect charged with murder for shooting soldier, case adjourned to June 20
Since he was put before the court on May 3, 2024, Ben Lord has remained in custody.
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Courts
Ex-maid files motion, demands investigation documents on Cecilia Dapaah, husband
The motion seeks, among others, the investigation caution statements, interviews, and interrogations of Cecilia Dapaah and Daniel Osei Kufuor.
DL News
Crime
Cocoa smuggling syndicate bust: 12 suspects arrested
The suspects allegedly tried to bribe task force personnel in an attempt to smuggle out 400 bags of cocoa beans.
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Supreme Court News
EC Chair suit against Barker-Vormawor, CJ adjourned sine die for panel reconstitution
When the case was called, lawyers for the Electoral Commission indicated to the seven-member panel that it had a motion to discontinue the matter.
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General
Franklin Cudjoe Backs Jakpa Over Attorney General in Ambulance Trial
Franklin Cudjoe has voiced his support for Richard Jakpa in the ambulance trial, alleging that Attorney General Godfred Dame acted under political pressure.
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Asia
SK Group Heir Ordered to Pay $11 Million in Divorce Settlement
A South Korean court has ordered Chey Tae-won, heir to the SK Group conglomerate, to pay approximately $11 million in alimony and transfer shares worth about $640,000 to his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong, following their divorce
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Africa
Kenyan Supreme Court Rules Against Automatic Equal Wealth Division Upon Divorce
The Kenyan Supreme Court has ruled that upon divorce, matrimonial property should not be automatically divided equally, requiring proof of individual contributions for property distribution.
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Courts
Charge against me in ambulance case improper-Businessman tells court
He described the prosecution's assertions as "improper" and claimed his prosecution was undertaken "in bad faith."
DL News
General
Rent Tax: Most landlords refuse to pay-Rent Control Dir
The Regional Director noted that most landlords refuse to pay their rent tax and cautioned landlords against their neglect to honour rent tax to the government, through the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
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Business
ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme: Expert calls for expedited claims payment
Mr. Bukari, who is Managing Director of Phoenix Insurance Company Ghana, further emphasized the importance of facilitating the seamless movement of individuals across ECOWAS countries.
DL News
Crime
Cleaner, 24, stand trial for alleged murder of cashier
Vitlas faces a murder charge following a directive from the Attorney General during a committal proceeding. Initially, he was only implicated in the crime.
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Crime
Cleaner to stand trial over Cashier’s death at Twumasiwaa Hospital
During a committal proceeding, Vitlas is to face a charge of murder following the Attorney General’s advice.
GNA
Crime
Murder of Maadwoa: Family in tears as CCTV footage is played in court
Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, also known as Tycoon, attached to the SWAT Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, is accused of shooting to death the 26-year-old lady at the Kumasi suburb of Adum
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General
GARIA Supports Chief Justice Torkonoo's LEADing Justice Initiative
The GARIA delegation joined the launch event to herald a new era of transparency, timely resolution, efficiency, and due process in Ghana’s justice system.
GARIA
Europe
Divorce order stands after solicitors applied for wrong client
The parties had separated after 22 years in January 2023 and the wife issued an application for divorce. She was allowed to apply for a final order of divorce from September last year. Her solicitors used the portal on 3 October to apply in...
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